Patterns and peculiarities of Islamic reform in Africa

African Muslim societies were characterised, in the 20th century, by the emergence of reformist movements that have gained, since the 1970s, major social, religious and political influence in a number of countries, including Northern Nigeria, Senegal, Zanzibar and Sudan. These movements of reform ar...

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Main Author: Loimeier, Roman 1957- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2003
In: Journal of religion in Africa
Year: 2003, Volume: 33, Issue: 3, Pages: 237-262
Further subjects:B Islam
B Africa
B Religion
B Reform movement
B Muslim
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